2017 National Merit Scholarship semifinalists announced
By Maggie Boersma Two semifinalists for the National Merit Scholarship from Batavia High School were announced on September 16th. The two students, Matthew Grendzinski and Colin Holden, are seniors at Batavia High School. The two seniors were alerted of this acknowledgment in early-to-mid September. They are part of the 16,000 nationwide semi-finalists. While this may […]
Darby, a student athlete looks towards a bright future
By Jackson Lambert Getting good grades, practicing a sport while also practicing an individual talent, and looking towards the future can be overwhelming for some. But not all. One prime example of this is Jack Darby, a senior on the Batavia football team. Excelling both in the classroom and on the field as the starting […]
Glee Club comes to life
By Brad Balicki On Aug. 25, Dallas Edwards, a student at Batavia High School, went down to the counseling and advising office to propose a new idea, one unlike any other in this school. Her idea was that this new club would provide a newer experience for students who are connected on a personal level […]
BHS greenhouse project close to construction
By Carly Cutrara Christopher Payton and Dan Renz will be creating a greenhouse with 2-liter plastic bottles (not Coca-Cola because of the shape) across from the preschool playground. The purpose is so students are able to garden during winter and so they are able to see a full plant growth cycle. As of right now, […]
BHS hopes BARK charts help struggling students adjust classroom behavior
By Brooke Meyer At Batavia High School, a new system has been going around called “BARK chart.” The chart emphasis on responsibility, respect, and safety. Batavia High School’s goal is for each student is to grow in education but also social-emotional growth. According to BHS, these are important rules each student should follow in the classroom […]
OPINION: School starts too early
We all have clocks either at home or on your wrist. Clocks are meant to tell you what time it is or set an alarm for a certain time. The teenage body has an “inner clock” that is different from an adults clock. For a teenager it’s hard for them to go to bed before 10:30 […]
Chromatics start their second year
By Abby Hill and Alexa Garcia On September 28th, Peter Barsch, the chorale teacher, will bring those who have been picked to participate in a call back audition to their first rehearsal with the Chromatics. From there, Barsch is going to see which members blend with the group and decide who will be joining the […]
School temperatures are regulated for learning purposes
By Abby Kent and Claire Gearhart Students and teachers at BHS complain daily about the temperature of the school saying it’s uncomfortable, but there isn’t much that can be done due to laws and the studies that have been completed, according to school administration. School temperatures may be more than just a comfort issue. Studies […]
Batavia’s Homecoming dance a hit
This past Saturday, Batavia High School underwent its annual remodeling- this year occupying the gymnasium- to become the dance floor that would be home to the Batavia 2016 Homecoming crowd of over 1,000 students. The Homecoming dance, which is one of three dances hosted at Batavia every year, occurs annually and usually in late September. […]
Administration, teachers discussing a revamped Bulldog Hour, return on hold for now
By Kinga Blando, Abby Barry, and Audrey Pelico Batavia High School students have been waiting for over a month for Bulldog Hour to return to students’ schedules. BHS has had Bulldog Hour for two years, two different ways and the teachers and school administration are working to find a solution to help solve the problems […]